Tottenham Hotspur facing the absence of Son Heung-min due to the Asian Cup this month is undoubtedly a significant setback, particularly in terms of finding more goal-scoring opportunities during his absence.

Since assuming the captaincy under Ange Postecoglou, Son has exhibited a revitalized energy, rendering him unrecognizable from his previous season’s form. Leading by example, he has amassed an impressive tally of 12 goals in 20 Premier League appearances, emphasizing his pivotal role within the team.

Following Son, Richarlison emerges as the second-highest goal scorer, albeit with a noticeable decline in numbers, recording six goals in 17 appearances. Responding to this, Son has called upon him, alongside two other players, to step up and contribute more goals in his absence.

Expressing his sentiments before departing for Qatar via football.london, Son mentioned three Tottenham players whom he hoped would compensate for his goal-scoring contributions. He stated, “Richy is doing a fantastic job, I hope he is hungry for more goals, also Deki and Brennan. I hope everybody who is playing attacking positions can score as many goals as possible and bring us to a better position. I wish it more than anything else.”

Son’s optimism extends to the potential for Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, and Dejan Kulusevski to increase their goal-scoring output. Moreover, rumors linking Spurs with a ‘world-class’ striker in January, who has already garnered praise from Rodrigo Bentancur, hint at a potential reinforcement to bolster the squad’s attacking prowess.

Additionally, the anticipated return of James Maddison from injury further adds to Tottenham’s prospects during this challenging period. While Son’s absence will certainly pose challenges, Tottenham can seek goal contributions from other sources. Even though not primarily a goal-scorer, Giovani Lo Celso’s recent performance against Bournemouth, providing two assists, underscores the depth and quality within the team.

The adaptation of Dejan Kulusevski to a wide position, possibly facilitated by Lo Celso’s role as a number 10, highlights the team’s adaptable options. Although the potential entry of Bryan Gil and Alejo Veliz signifies a slight deviation, Tottenham’s focus on incorporating a new forward in January underscores the club’s commitment to fortifying their attacking options and overall squad depth.

While Son’s absence undoubtedly leaves a void, Tottenham Hotspur’s array of talent and prospective reinforcements position the team to navigate this challenging period with resilience and adaptability.